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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahr-byool]
- /ˈbɑr byul/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bahr-byool]
- /ˈbɑr byul/
Definitions of barbule word
- noun barbule a very small barb 3
- noun barbule any of the minute hairs that project from a barb and in some feathers interlock by hooks and grooves, forming a flat vane 3
- noun barbule any of the threadlike parts fringing each side of the barb of a feather 3
- noun barbule a small barb. 1
- noun barbule any of the small processes fringing the barbs of a feather. 1
- noun barbule A minute filament projecting from the barb of a feather. 1
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Origin of barbule
First appearance:
before 1825 One of the 37% newest English words
From the Latin word barbula, dating back to 1825-35. See barb1, -ule
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Parts of speech for Barbule
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barbule popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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